slip tongue [′slip ‚təŋ]
(engineering)
A pole on a horse-drawn wagon that is fastened by slipping it between two plates connected to the forecarriage.
spline, false tongue, feather, slip feather, slip tongue
spline, 2
spline, 1
1. A long thin strip of wood or metal which is inserted in a slot formed by two members, each of which is grooved and butted against the other.
2. In a suspended acoustical ceiling, a strip of metal or hard fiber inserted in the slot between adjacent acoustical tiles which butt against each other, forming a concealed mechanical joint.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|